Stolen Cessna flies toward nuclear plant, prompting Hungarian Gripen scramble
Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters were scrambled on the morning of August 29, 2026, after…
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Stay informed about Hungary, a European country with a growing aviation industry. Explore news about Hungary’s airports, airlines, and any developments.
Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashes at Szolnok military base
An investigation has been launched after a Gripen fighter jet from the Hungarian Defense Force crashed at Szolnok…
Saab delivers last two defense contracted Gripen fighters to Hungary
With the delivery of two new Gripen C fighters to Hungary, Swedish manufacturer Saab has completed a contract…
Wizz Air rolls out elevated seating across entire network after positive trial
Wizz Air is rolling out premium seating across its entire network following a successful trial at six bases…
Wizz Air unveils 250th jet as CEO admits all-Airbus fleet was nearly Boeing
Wizz Air has welcomed its 250th aircraft to its fleet at a special event at Budapest Airport (BUD) attended by the carrier’s lifelong CEO József Váradi, staff…
Hungary first to receive complete C-390 military transport fleet from Embraer
Hungary marked a milestone in its military modernization on November 21, 2025, when Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer delivered…
Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium airlifter to Hungarian Air Force
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace company, has delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. …
Hungary orders four Saab Gripen C fighters
Swedish manufacturer Saab has announced the signing of a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to…
Hungary’s C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft completes maiden flight
The first C-390 Millennium aircraft destined for the Hungarian Air Force has completed its maiden flight. The flight, conducted…
Two pilots killed and four injured after T-28 Trojan crashes at air show: video
Two people on board a North American Aviation T-28 Trojan have been killed after the aircraft crashed at…
First two of 16 Airbus H225M helicopters delivered to Hungarian Defense Forces
The Hungarian Defense Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The H225Ms…
Girl, 11, dies after losing consciousness on Turkish Airlines flight to US
An 11-year-old girl who was a passenger on a Turkish Airlines flight with her family has sadly died…
Wizz Air says operational performance has normalized, eyes more winter flying
Wizz Air set a new record for daily flights and quarterly passenger numbers in summer 2022, despite being…
Is it real? Meet MF-212, an odd modern Hungarian-Belarusian prop fighter
The history of aviation is full of projects that lead to the question: what were they thinking? Such projects might…
Hungarian start-up airline Aeroexpress Regional announces new routes
Hungarian start-up airline Aeroexpress Regional has announced new routes connecting Hungary to the Transylvanian region of Romania.Local media…
Budget carrier Wizz Air launches 20 routes to Saudi Arabia
Plans by Wizz Airlines to expand in the Middle East continue, with the low-cost carrier announcing a host…
Hungary imposes $779,464 fine on Ryanair for breaching consumer rights
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has been hit with a HUF 300 million ($779,464) fine by Hungarian authorities for…
Wizz Air expects return to profit after Q1 hit by disruption and high fuel costs
Wizz Air was hit by disruption, the war in Ukraine and high fuel costs in the first quarter…